Azure Infra & Security Engineer
Numentica
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of security controls across Azure cloud environment
- Focus on implementing and securing Azure infrastructure
- Optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Support database security
- Ensure alignment with security and compliance requirements
- Configure, manage, and optimize infrastructure in Azure
- Design and implement security controls within Microsoft Azure environments
- Configure, manage, and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Implement and enforce Azure security best practices (RBAC, NSGs, Key Vault, Conditional Access)
- Support secure configuration and hardening of Azure workloads and services
- Provide DBA support activities including database performance tuning
- Assist with SQL database security (Azure SQL / SQL Server)
- Perform vulnerability remediation and support vulnerability management initiatives
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure-by-design implementations
- Support audit readiness, security assessments, and compliance initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in cybersecurity or cloud security
- AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) certification
- Hands-on experience with Azure security services and architecture
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Working knowledge of SQL databases
- Strong understanding of identity and access management principles
- Experience with vulnerability management processes
- Experience with CrowdStrike (EDR/XDR) is preferred
- Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) is preferred
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code security is preferred
- Exposure to NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field is preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
AzureMicrosoft Defender for CloudSQL databasesPowerShellBashPythonvulnerability managementsecurity controlsdatabase performance tuninginfrastructure-as-code security
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills
Certifications
AZ-900